Saturate

This week we had a worship service for our student Chapel

And it felt like that was so desperately needed

In a time like this where there is so much grief and trial, that we need to turn to our faces to God

To posture ourselves in humble obedience to Him

That’s why today I just feel the need to continue in worship

But before we do, I shared a bit of my heart to the kids

Told them a part of my testimony of how I was losing my faith

Grew up in church my whole life

Familiarity breeds contempt

The words had a sense of worthlessness to me because I allowed them to just be words

And so many of these students and maybe some here have allowed the words to just remain words

If you look for religion you will find religion

But if you’re looking for hope, and truth you will find Jesus

God is not just a God of the mind but a God of the heart

And He takes the word from the head and He opens up our hearts

But I was so stuck in my head

There’s so much conflict

But it wasn’t until my commitment to surrender which is our act of worship that I felt the word return back to my heart

To felt the transformation and the healing that took place from the head to the heart

And one of our dear teachers came to me afterwards and was touched but asked me what did it for you though

How did it go from the head to the heart

And I had to think about it, and yes it was surrendering and letting go

But ultimately I had to feel what it was like to be without Jesus to realize how desperately I need Him

So maybe that’s you today, you might not be losing your faith, but maybe you just need remind yourself how desperately you need Jesus today

I had a word planned for today, but I just felt the need with it being Thanksgiving and all to take a moment and just saturate ourselves in praise

To refocus, to correct our posture

You know like when your parents would always nag you about slouching, looking lazy - sit up straight

I’m telling you the opposite, we need to be on our faces, on our knees crying out, Daddy Father, I need you

I’m desperate for more of you, desperate for a touch from Heaven

I want to shower you with adoration because of your goodness and faithfulness over my life

Let my praise be worthy oh Lord

Because you are near to all call upon you